India: Rice export vessel line-up rises 11% w-o-w to 1.5 mnt

• Philippines, Benin account for over 100,000 t each in vessel line-up
• Guinea, Senegal, Iran also feature among leading destinations

India’s rice export vessel line-up stood at 1.53 million tonnes (mnt), according to BigMint data last updated on 8 October 2026. The shipments covered destinations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, with cargoes comprising 5% parboiled (PB) rice, bagged rice and white rice.

India’s rice export vessel lineup increased to 1.53 mnt from 1.38 mnt, marking a rise of 148,917 t or 10.7%. The increase indicates a higher volume of rice scheduled for export from Indian ports compared with the previous line-up.

Philippines, Benin lead listed destinations

The Philippines accounted for 106,000 tonnes (t) in the vessel line-up, followed by Benin at 104,258 t and Guinea at 83,808 t. ITC was listed among the exporters for the Philippines, while Aavri Overseas and Vardhman Rice featured in shipments to Benin. Guinea’s listed exporters included Satyam Balajee and ABGT Rice Mills.

Senegal accounted for 65,580 t, with LDC and Satyam Balaji among the listed exporters. Iran had 59,800 t lined up for shipment, with Supplex Tek Industries and Sucden listed as exporters. Togo accounted for 51,500 t, with Adani Wilmar and Shri Ram Food Industries among the listed companies, while Angola accounted for 47,250 t, with Olam Agri India and Balaji Rice Industries. Other listed destinations included Bangladesh at 27,000 t, Iraq at 25,498 t, Yemen at 22,700 t, and Somalia at 4,000 t.

The “Others” category accounted for 929,820 t, representing approximately 61% of the total vessel line-up. The listed shipments covered cargoes handled through Kandla, Kakinada, Vizag and Chennai.

Kakinada, Kandla feature in shipment schedule

Kakinada featured in shipments to several destinations, including Benin, Guinea, Senegal and Togo, with 5% PB rice forming part of the listed cargoes. Kandla also featured in the line-up, handling consignments of bagged rice for destinations including Angola, Iran, Iraq and Yemen. Vizag and Chennai were also listed as loading ports.

Outlook

The 1.53 mnt vessel line-up indicates a sizeable volume of rice scheduled for export from Indian ports. The listed cargoes cover multiple destinations and rice grades, with Kakinada and Kandla featuring prominently in the shipment schedule. Actual exports will depend on vessel movements and the completion of scheduled loading operations.